Withholding Taxes: Hawaii

Summary

Withholding is generally required on wages earned for services performed in the state. Certain nonresidents are subject to tax in Hawaii. SeeResidents, Nonresidents and Expatriates.

All employees must provide their employer with a completed and signed Form HW-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance and Status Certificate, on or before the date employment begins. Employer may have to send copies of the form to the state tax Assessor in certain situations. SeeEmployee's Withholding Allowance Certificate.

Withholding on supplemental wage payments, such as bonuses, is calculated differently depending upon whether the payments were made together with, or separate from, regular wages. SeeSupplemental Wages.

All employers submit certain copies of Form HW-2 to all employees by January 31 of each year. Special rules apply to terminated employees. SeeForm W-2 Requirements.

Employers are required to keep a set of specific tax records for as long as the statute of limitations remains in effect for the relevant tax return. SeeRecordkeeping Requirements.

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